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Cranberry Cordial Recipe

Cranberries, orange zest and cinnamon are used to flavor vodka in this delicious cocktail.

Adapted from the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association.

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 15-20 minutes | Serves: 6

Ingredients

3 cups fresh cranberries

zest of one orange

2 1/2 cups sugar

1/4 cup orange juice

1 cinnamon stick

2 cups vodka

Instructions

In saucepan over medium heat, combine first five ingredients. Cook stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and berries pop. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Remove cinnamon stick.

Pour cranberries and vodka into large jar. Store in refrigerator for one month, stirring or shaking once or twice a week. Strain through sieve before serving.